Contradictions and Paradoxes in Judges 11:25

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Judges 11:25 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Judges 11:25. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Judges, this verse means that the person speaking is asking if someone is any better or different than Balak, who was a king that did not fight against Israel. It suggests that just like Balak, there is no reason to start a fight.

Judges 11:25: And now [art] thou any thing better than Balak the son of Zippor, king of Moab? did he ever strive against Israel, or did he ever fight against them,

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

This verse instructs individuals not to avenge themselves but rather leave vengeance to God, whereas Judges 11:25 depicts Jephthah justifying a territorial claim through past actions.

Romans 12:19: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:9

This verse promotes peacemaking, whereas Judges 11:25 involves justifying conflict based on historical disputes.

Matthew 5:9: Blessed [are] the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.

Contradiction with Proverbs 20:22

This verse advises against repaying evil, while Judges 11:25 involves justifying actions based on prior conflicts and disputes.

Proverbs 20:22: Say not thou, I will recompense evil; [but] wait on the LORD, and he shall save thee.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 32:35

This verse states that vengeance belongs to God, contrasting with Judges 11:25 where historical actions are used to justify current disputes.

Deuteronomy 32:35: To me [belongeth] vengeance, and recompence; their foot shall slide in [due] time: for the day of their calamity [is] at hand, and the things that shall come upon them make haste.

Contradiction with James 1:20

This verse indicates that human anger does not produce the righteousness of God, which could contradict the tone and justification of conflict in Judges 11:25.

James 1:20: For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God.

Paradox #1

The contradiction or inconsistency could be that the verse claims that the king of Moab never fought against Israel, which seems to be in conflict with other biblical accounts, like the one in Numbers 21, where the Israelites did indeed fight and defeat the Moabites under King Sihon. This different account creates confusion about the historical interactions between these groups.

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